As we have way too much fun designing jewelry at BG home parties and workshops, I found I had little time to tell the fascinating stories behind the beads and gemstones we use and about jewelry too.
So it was time for another "facet" of the Beading Gem. The Beading Gem's Journal is the place for all those stories I never get to tell, melding all my passions - writing, reading,crafts, history and science (I was then a scientist by day) into this blog.
Check back often for "nuggets" of information. Better still, subscribe and don't miss a post! It's free.
So it was time for another "facet" of the Beading Gem. The Beading Gem's Journal is the place for all those stories I never get to tell, melding all my passions - writing, reading,crafts, history and science (I was then a scientist by day) into this blog.
Check back often for "nuggets" of information. Better still, subscribe and don't miss a post! It's free.
Here too will be a showcase of original beader designs. I am often awed by how good some of the jewelry which comes together in a single afternoon are and by beginners who have never ever beaded before! The work of artisan jewelers from around the world are also featured, providing all of us with inspirational designs.
I have also written about the many free tutorials shared by other artisans and contributed some of my own. They mark the many things I have learned along my journey as a jewelry artisan.
I have also written about the many free tutorials shared by other artisans and contributed some of my own. They mark the many things I have learned along my journey as a jewelry artisan.
I hope you will join me.
Update : I retired from my scientific job late in 2012 and moved to the Waterloo-Kitchener-Cambridge area Ontario. Meet me at the Grand River Bead Society meetings where I am now a member! Stay tuned for more from the Beading Gem!
Do drop me a line or comment. I love to hear from readers.
Interviews/Features
October 2007 : An Extraordinarily Different Jewelry Blog
January 2008: The Beading Gem is Interviewed!
October 2008: Beading Gem : How the Web is Transforming Crafts
August 1 2009 : Featured Beading Teacher : Pearl from the Beading Gem's Journal
August 31 2009 : Beading Gem : Jewelry Expressions in Bloom
September 2009: Featured Designer : The Beading Gem
February 2010 : Heart Throb necklace from the Beading Gem's shop
April 18 2010: Pearl of the Beading Gem
August 1 2009 : Featured Beading Teacher : Pearl from the Beading Gem's Journal
August 31 2009 : Beading Gem : Jewelry Expressions in Bloom
September 2009: Featured Designer : The Beading Gem
February 2010 : Heart Throb necklace from the Beading Gem's shop
April 18 2010: Pearl of the Beading Gem
March 2012 : What a Gem! Featured Designer - Pearl Blay
March 2012 : Featured on Online Colleges USA
May 2012 : Featured Artist on Mixed Kreations Jewelry
May 2012 : The Pearl of the Beading World on Wire Workers Guild
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17 comments:
Hi Pearl, Jimmy from metalchasers, I have fallen in love with your Site! It's just fantastic, I would love to start a blog and add to my website but I have no technical expertise to speak of, so I will vicarously enjoy thru yours lol, Great work pearl, thanks for being my friend
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Pearl! How appropriate. Like your blog page and the generosity in sharing your knowledge. Visit my humble blog Tangerine Days... I do tatting but am fascinated with wire wrapped jewelery and so am soaking up info.....
Hi Pearl,
Adriana from Zircon Joyas, have a nice day & joyful life.
Happy 2010 !!!
Love.
Love this site! Do you have anything on beadpunk jewelry coming up?
Not immediately but I did have a beadpunk tutorial posted some time ago -
http://www.beadinggem.com/2010/01/how-to-make-beaded-steampunk-bracelet.html
Beautiful site Pearl, i wish i found your site earlier, there's so much to learn from you :)
Hi Pearl, my name is Meruyert what means in my native kazakh language a Pearl. I also have sisters whose names are Diamond, Emerald, and Moonlight. I love your blogging site. I have been reading almost everything since I found it yesterday. Like you I also am a huge jewelry lover, but I don't know how to make them, I simply buy who already made. I loved the historical collection of queens and princesses and their jewelry story. Wish you good luck in your business! i will make sure I join your facebook ^^
Hi Meruyert, That's delightful we share the same name. Your sister's names are delightful! One of my cousins is named Ruby. I guess our parents think we are precious indeed!
I have been receiving your journal via email for several months now, and I only just now read your about me page. I love the journal, all the ideas, jewelry tutorial, book reviews, beginner idea and everything else. I feel blessed to have found you and I wish I lived clse so I could attend your classes. Could you share the details of your jewelry making partiesS? Thanks Ruth
Thanks Ruth for all your kind words! I already shared the information about my beading parties in a past post -
http://www.beadinggem.com/2007/01/home-beading-parties.html
hola soy CHILENA me encanta tu sitio es precioso me encantaria ser su amiga saludos
Greetings to you too!
Thank you Pearl for the amazing posts and offerings on The Beading Gem's Journal Blog...it is terrific.
Greetings,
-Eva Maria
I'm so glad you enjoy reading my blog and thanks for the kind comments!
Wow , I feel like the Pandora`s Box has opened for me when I saw your blog ! Fantastic inspiration and knowledge for a beginer in the world of beading and jewellery making , I have found a treasure. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowladge. And thanks to Divya N too for giving me a lead to your blog.
Looking forward to loads of inspiration
Motidana
Welcome Motidana to my blog! Not sure I would call it a Pandora's box unless you are talking about bead addiction! But I am glad you like my posts and thanks for the encouragement.
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